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Midnight Chain Mail
Soda pop-top belt (Wide)
Midnight Chain Mail, Soda pop-top belt (Wide)
Neide Ambrosio
Combining black aluminum with black silken threads, Neide Ambrosio achieves the regular textures of chain mail armor. She crafts this novel belt from pop-tops, recycling castaways into a beautiful... read more$79.99$71.99Artist: Neide Ambrosio
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Copper Upcycled Sophistication
Copper-Tone Recycled Soda Pop-Top Belt from Brazil
Copper Upcycled Sophistication, Copper-Tone Recycled Soda Pop-Top Belt from Brazil
Neide Ambrosio
Possessing a sophisticated vibe, this adjustable belt from Brazil is handcrafted with upcycled soda pop-tops that are painted in copper and black shades. Making a case for ecological preservation... read more$79.99$71.99Artist: Neide Ambrosio
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Gold Upcycled Sophistication
Handmade Upcycled Soda Pop-Top Belt in Gold from Brazil
Gold Upcycled Sophistication, Handmade Upcycled Soda Pop-Top Belt in Gold from Brazil
Neide Ambrosio
Possessing a sophisticated vibe, this adjustable belt from Brazil is handcrafted with upcycled soda pop-tops that are painted gold. Making a case for ecological preservation, Neide Ambrosio designs... read more$67.99$61.19Artist: Neide Ambrosio
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Pink Upcycled Sophistication
Handmade Upcycled Soda Pop-Top Belt in Pink from Brazil
Pink Upcycled Sophistication, Handmade Upcycled Soda Pop-Top Belt in Pink from Brazil
Neide Ambrosio
Possessing a sophisticated vibe, this adjustable belt from Brazil is handcrafted with upcycled soda pop-tops that are painted pink. Making a case for ecological preservation, Neide Ambrosio designs... read more$74.99$67.49Artist: Neide Ambrosio
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Super Pink Chain Mail
Soda pop-top belt
Super Pink Chain Mail, Soda pop-top belt
Neide Ambrosio
Combining the pink allure of aluminum with cheerful pink threads, Neide Ambrosio achieves the regular textures of chain mail armor. She crafts this novel belt from pop-tops, recycling castaways into a... read more$67.99$61.19Artist: Neide Ambrosio
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Caramel Waves
Cotton belt
Caramel Waves, Cotton belt
Roseana Rocha
Roseana Rocha designs an original belt that is rich in exquisite intensity. Waves of chocolate, caramel, coffee, and milk flow with artistic harmony. The belt ties into a knot to the desired length.$39.99$35.99Artist: Roseana Rocha
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Tropical Paths
Handmade Cotton Belt
Tropical Paths, Handmade Cotton Belt
Roseana Rocha
Bright and wonderfully original, this belt exudes tropical chic. Brazilian designer Roseana Rocha crafts her creation by hand of waxed cotton threads and fastens the belt with a fine brass buckle.$34.99$31.49Artist: Roseana Rocha
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Pink Chain Mail
Soda pop-top belt
Pink Chain Mail, Soda pop-top belt
Neide Ambrosio
Combining the glitter of aluminum with cheerful pink threads, Neide Ambrosio achieves the regular textures of chain mail armor. She crafts this novel belt from pop-tops, recycling castaways into a... read more$59.99$53.99Artist: Neide Ambrosio
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Fuchsia Chain Mail
Soda pop-top belt
Fuchsia Chain Mail, Soda pop-top belt
Neide Ambrosio
Combining the shine of aluminum with fuchsia color, Neide Ambrosio achieves the regular textures of chain mail armor. She crafts this novel belt from pop-tops, recycling castaways into a beautiful... read more$57.99$52.19Artist: Neide Ambrosio
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Bronze Chain Mail
Unique Recycled Aluminum Belt
Bronze Chain Mail, Unique Recycled Aluminum Belt
Neide Ambrosio
Combining golden aluminum with beige threads, Neide Ambrosio achieves the textures of chain mail armor. She crafts this novel belt from pop-tops, recycling castaways into a beautiful fashion... read more$117.99$106.19Artist: Neide Ambrosio
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Bronze Armor Chain Mail
Soda pop-top belt
Bronze Armor Chain Mail, Soda pop-top belt
Neide Ambrosio
Combining the glitter of bronze-tinted aluminum with sleek beige threads, Neide Ambrosio achieves the regular textures of chain mail armor. She crafts this novel belt from pop-tops, recycling... read more$79.99$71.99Artist: Neide Ambrosio
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Crimson Chain Mail
Soda pop-top belt
Crimson Chain Mail, Soda pop-top belt
Neide Ambrosio
Combining red aluminum with scarlet threads, Neide Ambrosio achieves the regular textures of chain mail. She crafts this novel belt from pop-tops, recycling castaways into a beautiful, useful fashion... read more$69.99$62.99Artist: Neide Ambrosio
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Green Chain Mail
Soda pop-top belt
Green Chain Mail, Soda pop-top belt
Neide Ambrosio
Combining the glitter of aluminum with silken threads, Neide Ambrosio achieves the regular textures of chain mail armor. She crafts this novel belt from pop-tops, recycling castaways into a beautiful... read more$64.99$58.49Artist: Neide Ambrosio
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Pearl White Armor Chain Mail
Recycled Soda Pop Top Belt
Pearl White Armor Chain Mail, Recycled Soda Pop Top Belt
Neide Ambrosio
Combining the glitter of aluminum with pearl white threads, Neide Ambrosio achieves the regular textures of chain mail armor. She crafts this novel belt from pop-tops, recycling castaways into a... read more$64.99$55.24Artist: Neide Ambrosio
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Hand-washing and dry cleaning are the most common ways to care for and clean shawls. Many of our alpaca shawls specifically indicate dry-cleaning or hand-washing with cold water. Because shawls are delicate, a garment bag is a good way to prevent damage. Avoid direct sunlight and high heat. As always, it is important to follow the care instructions specific to the fabric of your shawl.


The great thing about shawls is that they are versatile. One can find a shawl for every season. Warmth is often based on the tightness of the weave and the type of material used. Alpaca fiber is known for its thermal capacity and provides an optimal degree of warmth. Sheep wool also acts as an insulator, absorbing moisture and creating a feeling of coziness for the wearer. Shawls made of cashmere and pashmina are light and thin, yet still provide a high degree of warmth. In Mexico, shawls made from San Juan Chamula sheep keep one warm and comfortable.


Comfort is always a question of preference, but certain fabrics lend themselves to softness and warmth. Shawls from the Andes are made from super soft alpaca fibers, and provide wearers a high level of comfort. Similarly, in Thailand and Bali, silk shawls are always favorites. Depending on ones climate, particular shawls may be preferable. Central American shawls made from cotton and rayon keep wearers cool in warm climates, whereas bamboo and acrylic shawls are great for cold weather. During hot summers, Indian shawls made of modal, silk, and viscose are a perfect option, and merino wool and cashmere are ideal for winter. West Africa stands by the luxurious comfort of their 100% cotton shawls, and Mexico prioritizes comfort with their beautiful wool designs.


It depends on what you mean by handmade. We support artisans who work in the ancient traditions of their ancestors, crafting items by hand, with patience and love. But techniques vary among shawl makers. Embroidery, hand-painting, stitching, and sewing are often part of the process. Some artisans do use power looms when crafting their shawls, but even in those instances, there is no mega-factory or mass production line behind the garment. The beauty, creativity, and inspiration for each shawl comes from the artists own heart. Our product descriptions will always specify if an item is hand-woven, hand-knit, or otherwise.


The shawl comes to us full of history, culture, and heritage. Each region invests its shawls with different symbols, patterns, and designs. Some shawls, like those in West Africa and the Andes, feature linear and geometric shapes, clean lines and patterns that have been passed down through the centuries. In Bali, we find elaborate batik designs, a technique that makes use of alternating dye and wax to block color. In Central America, embroidered and woven shawls incorporate designs inspired by corn, butterflies, and birds. Floral patterns are very popular in Indian shawls, particularly in pashminas from Kashmir. Gujarati shawls often depict geometric shapes, and artisans increasingly incorporate contemporary designs through hand-painted fabric. Thailand also integrates floral patterning, often using the yok dok technique, a brocade style that leaves the fabric slightly raised. This emphasis on brocade is also evident in Mexican shawls, with lavish designs in the form of frets, flowers and geometric figures, all inspired by pre-Hispanic cultures.


Fibers, dyes, and fabrics come together in innovative, unique ways during the creation of a shawl. Different regions rely on resources that are readily available and have cultural significance. In West Africa, 100% cotton and rayon frequently make their appearances in shawls. In Bali and Thailand, soft silk lends a luxuriousness to the shawl. Central American artisans incorporate bamboo rayon, while India makes use of wool and silk. Mexico boasts an array of vibrant natural and cotton yarn dyes, and artisans from the Andes weave shawls out of soft alpaca fiber.


Throughout the world, the shawl is considered a venerated garment, made by hand from techniques passed down through generations. The methods for making traditional shawls vary as widely as the regions from which they come. But most employ some method of hand knitting or weaving on a loom. In the Andes, for example, crocheting and flat weaving on a treadle loom are common techniques. In Central America, backstrap and foot looms are popular with artisans. In Bali, one finds intricate sewing, in addition to weaving. And in India and Thailand, practices of hand-painting fabric, batik, and the use of natural dyes are intimately tied to the creation of shawls.
Featured Reviews on Brazilian Women's Accessories
Soda pop-top belt, 'Pink Chain Mail'





By Heidi
Garbage Chic
I love this belt. Great conversation starter. People are intrigued by the construction of the belt. Who would have thought bottle tops could make a fashion statement. GREAT GIFT IDEA.
Soda pop-top belt, 'Bronze Chain Mail'





By Debra
Love my belt!
Thank you Neide, you?ve done a great job making my bronze belt. Now I?d like one made with gold tabs and thread!
Featured Artist
Neide Ambrosio Handbags and accessories made from soda can tops
"I am very happy to be able to help other people getting a better life. I am also very glad that I can help the environment by using recycled items."